Scholarships at St. Thomas University

Our entrance scholarships reward first-year students who demonstrate academic excellence. If you are an applicant with a minimum admission average of 80 per cent (or equivalent), you may qualify for an entrance scholarship.

Entrance scholarships range in value between $500 and $5,000 and are renewable in second, third, and fourth year if the student maintains a grade point average of 3.7.

Our major scholarships are our largest awards, honouring the best academic minds among incoming students. Applicants with a minimum admissions average of 80 per cent (or equivalent for international applicants) should complete and submit a scholarship applicationin order to be considered for major awards. Renewable scholarship recipients are selected based on academics:

• admission average

• Grade 12 courses and level of difficulty

• rank in graduating class

• Grade 11 record

Other selection criteria include letters of academic reference, scores on standardized tests (optional) and, for some awards, leadership qualities, extracurricular activities, and financial need.

A university needs leaders to thrive. That's why our Student Leader Scholarships are designed to attract high-impact student leaders who are a perfect fit for our vibrant community. These scholarships are valued at $2,000 annually and are renewable for three years to a total of $8,000. Applicants with a minimum admission average of 80 per cent (or the equivalent for international applicants) should complete and submit a scholarship application form in order to be considered. The selection criteria includes a combination of the following.

• leadership through extracurricular activities

• volunteerism

• demonstrated commitment to the benefit of others

• minimum admission average of 80 per cent